WestJet Union
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Pierre Poilievre says WestJet union should apologize for trying to ‘silence’ free speechSpeaking in Vancouver Thursday, Pierre Poilievre claimed he was asked multiple times by the WestJet cabin crew to speak and the union should be the one apologizing.PoliticsSep 14, 2023
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Potential strike looms as WestJet employees in Calgary, Vancouver seek new contract with airlineUnifor Local 531 represents baggage service agents, customer service agents and guest service leads, among others, in Calgary and Vancouver.CanadaJul 20, 2022
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WestJet and CUPE reach tentative deal for regional carrier cabin crewAs airline travel ramps up, WestJet and the union representing Encore's cabin crew have reached a tentative agreement. CUPE says it will recommend acceptance to its membership.MoneyJul 15, 2021
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More than 500 WestJet employees unionize in Calgary and VancouverThe union said workplace organization has been part of the successful lobbying effort for financial support for the airline industry from the federal government.CanadaMay 21, 2021
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WestJet flight attendants set to unionizeFor the last year, CUPE has been working with WestJet flight attendants to form a union.MoneyJul 9, 2018
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WestJet pilot strike could impact economy, aviation expert saysA Calgary-based aviation consultant believes the federal government will play a role in negotiations between WestJet and its pilots.EconomyMay 12, 2018
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Unions in Canada need to modernize, but are still relevant: expertsUnionization rates in Canada have been falling for years, according to Statistics Canada.MoneyJul 13, 2017
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WestJet CEO sends email to employees warning against unionization of airline staffCEO Gregg Saretsky revealed that five unions are now trying to certify several groups of WestJet workers.CanadaJul 13, 2017
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WestJet flight attendants push for unionizationWestJet flight attendants are pushing for unionization, and they already have two unions wanting to represent them.CanadaJun 6, 2017
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